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Chapter 1166 - 1166 185 The Concept of the Five Nations Alliance

1166: Chapter 185, The Concept of the Five Nations Alliance 1166: Chapter 185, The Concept of the Five Nations Alliance The turmoil in the Near East Region, besides providing the nobles of the kingdom with new topics of conversation, did not stir any significant waves.

Hudson’s targeted troop movements, under the tacit suppression of all parties, quickly returned to calm.

Now, the focus of the entire Continent is on the South Continent.

Ambitious Charles III, after establishing a new Clergy, has started causing trouble again.

Rumors are rampant that Charles III is preparing to crown himself Emperor.

Hudson is not clear about the truth, but the rumors are indeed rife, and he, as the frontline commander, has been called back to the Capital for a meeting.

Proclaiming oneself as Emperor on the Continent of Aslante is a major event.

It’s not only a matter for the concerned nation but also involves the entire Human Race.

“Earl Francis, please share the situation with everyone!”

Caesar IV spoke wearily.

It’s evident that he has been having a difficult time lately.

Like countless Noble Lords, the development of the Royal territory has also encountered a series of problems consuming a massive amount of energy from Caesar IV.

Just as the situation in the Near East showed signs of deterioration, an unexpected turn of events unfolded in the South Continent.

“In recent years, the strength of Frank Kingdom has grown incredibly fast, especially after annexing the Half-Orc Kingdom, its development has been even more rapid.

Whether in politics, culture, military, or economy, it continuously widens the gap with other nations.

According to intelligence gathered by the Department of Foreign Affairs stationed at Frank’s Ambassador, they have cleared the remnants of the Half-Orcs and have transported millions of immigrants to that region.

We couldn’t find the exact numbers.

However, since the Continental wars, Frank Kingdom’s fleets have been continuously traveling between seaports of the Northern Continent and the Central Continent.

A substantial number of immigrants from the Northern and Central Continents entered Frank Kingdom via sea routes.

Besides, war refugees entering Frank through land routes are also a considerable number.

As a reference, we know that over eight million refugees poured into Moxi Duchy during the Continental wars, and millions more followed after the war.

The number of refugees that Frank people received is nothing less.

It is said that to accommodate refugees, Frank Kingdom’s Dragon Knights were all mobilized.

Their navy turned into a transport fleet, and this activity lasted for years.

Even now, Frank people have not stopped purchasing slaves from Different Races.

The most frightening part is: they have essentially assimilated these refugees.

Originally, they were the strongest Kingdom on the Continent, and after this transformation, their comprehensive national power has left other countries even further behind.

Not only have we fallen behind, but even the Iberia Kingdom, which also gained greatly from the war, is far behind in development pace compared to them.

Even the deeply entrenched Clergy probably shows signs of falling behind.

If the situation continues like this, in at most ten years, Frank Kingdom will be an unparalleled force on the Continent.

The only ones who could possibly match the development speed of Frank are perhaps the Moxi People.

However, the Moxi Duchy’s overall national strength is less than one-tenth of Frank’s, making it incomparable.

From the standpoint of power alone, Frank Kingdom would be among the top tiers even compared to historical Human Empires.

Given the comprehensive national power of Frank Kingdom, Charles III’s desire to crown himself Emperor is not strange.

The only issue is that they lack a legitimate foundation.

If they forcibly proclaim an Emperor, it might stir an internal dispute within the Human Race again.

At least the Clergy and Iberia Kingdom would not want to see this happen.”

The narration by Foreign Minister Earl Francis cast a solemn atmosphere in the hall.

The significance of being The First Kingdom of the Continent is undeniable.

Though Alpha Kingdom is also known as Continent’s Third Kingdom, the difference between third and first is as vast as an entire Iberia Kingdom.

Falling behind the leader is one thing, but the gap widening further is something everyone cannot stand.

This is merely calculating military strength.

If economic data were factored in, the disparity would be even more pronounced.

If Alpha Kingdom had the financial resources of Frank, they would have long since overwhelmed the Orc Empire.

Even if the Kingdom’s forces weren’t sufficient, hiring Mercenaries could grind down the Orc Empire.

“Whether Charles III becomes Emperor or not, the Kingdom cannot intervene.

Given our special relationship with Frank, I suggest not getting involved.

Even if Frank Kingdom becomes an Empire, their chance of unifying the South Continent is slim, let alone the entire Human Race.

Let’s just watch the excitement.

Without solving the major threat of the Orcs, no matter how tumultuous the South Continent is, it’s none of our business!”

Minister of Finance Marquis Delgado spoke indifferently.

A significant disparity lessens the desire for action.

Since the distance between the two parties is vast enough, even if Frank stirs up trouble, it would barely concern Alpha Kingdom.

“Your Excellency the Marquis, if there wasn’t an Alien Coalition in existence, I would agree with your view.

Unfortunately, that’s not the case now, and we must consider the potential chain reactions.

Rumors might not be entirely baseless; Frank people haven’t come out to debunk it, so the news of Charles III becoming Emperor might mostly be true.

If the Clergy and Iberia Kingdom accepted it, it would be one thing, but it’s another if talks break down leading to a direct outbreak of civil war.

Once both sides start fighting, the Human Alliance would cease to exist.

Without the deterrence of the alliance, Different Races will certainly not remain as subdued as now.”